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Graduate How can I solve this integral involving x, y, and s?

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Undergrad What is the correct upper limit to evaluate the given limit?

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Evaluating the Integral Using the Clausen Function

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Graduate Rational approximation of Heaviside function

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Show that F is minimized when tan(θ) = μ

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Graduate Multiplying and dividing macularin question

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Understanding the Proof of a Bounded Function in a Closed Interval

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What is the limit of (sqrt(1+x)-sqrt(1-x))/x as x approaches 0?

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Finding $k_{513}$ in the Sequence $k_1,k_2,\cdots$

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Undergrad Calculating the number of terms in sequences

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Graduate Deformation gradient f(3,3) vs Coordinates

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Understanding Integration Minus Integration in FTOC Proof

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Graduate Variational calculus Euler lagrange Equation

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Derivative of Inverse Trig Function: y=4*arcsin(x/4)

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Undergrad Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere

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Undergrad Tan 6x is exactly the same thing as 6 tan x

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Undergrad MIN/MAX area of a rectangle inscribed in a rectangle

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Undergrad Error of Simpson's, Trapezoid, etc. Rules

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Understanding the Meaning of "D_g" and "D_f" Symbols

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Undergrad Leibniz Notation Explained: dy/dx, d2y/dx2, d/dx

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Showing relationship between cartesian and spherical unit vectors

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Realguy's question at Yahoo Answers regarding a Riemann sum

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Graduate Integral of partial derivative of x with respect to t

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Unraveling the Chain Rule in Differentials

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Undergrad Proving Grad(F) is perpendicular to level curve - question

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Graduate Einstein's applications of tensor calculus

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Graduate Variational Principle and Vectorial Identities

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Angelina Lopez's Calculus Questions on Differentiation

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Undergrad Convert this arithmetic to calculus

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High School Local Linear Approximation vs Linearization

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Understanding Taylor's Theorem w/ Two Variables

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Series involving Glaisher–Kinkelin constant

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Graduate Integral could lead to Hypergeometric function

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Nick's Calculus Problem: Find Closest Point on Plane

  • MarkFL
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Is the Derivative of an Inverse Function Valid? Insights and Links!

  • Petrus
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How fast is the surface area increasing

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Graduate How to Calculate the Marginal Effect When a Variable is Zero?

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Undergrad [HELP] How to integrate ∫ 1/(1-cosx)^2 dx ?

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Graduate What is the difference between path independence and a conservative ve

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A generalized Arctangent integral/function

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Can you evaluate this integral using series and historical methods?

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Undergrad Can You Master Basic Index Notation in a Weekend?

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Integral Challenge #3: Proving Li$_{2m+1}$ w/ Clausen Function

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What is the Relationship Between Loggamma Integral and Barnes' G-Function?

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Can You Crack This Advanced Integral Problem?

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Robert's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding differentiation

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Expanding the Domain of a Function

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Graduate What is a Dirac delta and how is it used as a functional in linear operators?

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Max Volume of Cylinder Inscribed in a Cone: Dimensions?

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Undergrad Various position functions from dx/dt

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*est amt of paint to a coat of paint 0.05 cm thick

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Undergrad What Is X Down & Up Arrows a (Limit from Left/Right)?

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Graduate How do we integrate with respect to (dx)^2 (not dx)?

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Integrating Trigonometric Functions with Multiple Substitutions

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Graduate Trodimensional Fourier transform

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What Is the Integral of sqrt(x-1)/x?

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Drug Concentration After Multiple Dosages

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Graduate Gaussian function integral

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Find Min/Max of f: 2cos(x)+sin(2x) & x^2+16/x

  • ayahouyee
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Ideal Gas Law: Pressure, Volume, & Temperature Changes

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Undergrad Upper & Lower Sums: Calculating & Understanding Mi & mi

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How Fast is the Shadow Moving on Building B?

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High School Where to get spivak calculus solutions?

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Help With Solving Integral of (sinx)^2/x

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Integration by Parts: Showing $\ln^n(1-x)$

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Solving the Tightrope Walker's Shadow Problem

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Find Half-Life of Morphine & Kool-Aid Powder in Blood/Water

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High School When we integrate function of acceleration, what do we get?

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Graduate Polar integration - Length and Area of curve

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Undergrad Difference between a limit and a derivative?

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Undergrad Logaritmic diffrentation restrictions

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Noora's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding linear approximations

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Undergrad Regarding logarithmic differentiation

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Graduate How Can I Find the Power Series Representation of the Given Integral Function?

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How Is the Integral of the Square of Log-Sine Calculated?

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Prove $x>2y$ Given $e^y=\dfrac{x}{1-e^{-x}}$

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Linear Approximation: Intro to Physics Problem

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Graduate A question about lebesgue integral

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Graduate Coordinate transformation for line integrals; quadrature rules

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Undergrad How Does a Constant Factor Affect Integration by Parts?

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Undergrad How to manipulate limits in this integral

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Graduate How can I solve a non-linear functional problem numerically?

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Graduate Why Doesn't My Del Operator Conversion Work for Vector Quantities?

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Implicit differentiation with exponential function

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Undergrad For the function f(x) = sinx*cosx the integral of it by u-substitution

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How Can We Solve the Integral Involving the Dilogarithm Function?

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Graduate Solve ∫cos^-x/e^x^x? - Get Help Here

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Evaluating X/Y: A Series of Fractions

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Graduate Playing around with summations

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Find the global extrema of this function over the given region

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Another two limits at infinity

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Undergrad How does implicit differentiation explain the move from (4) to (5)?

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Graduate Is ##\frac{dx}{dr}=\frac{r}{x}## Correct in Polar Coordinates?

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Graduate Cascading filter transfer function

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